November 29, 2017Gabrielle Johnson

She spends her days planning weddings and events, but Lynzie Kent's decor style couldn't be further from white linens and Chiavari chairs if she tried. The wedding planner (who also happens to sing in a band) has filled her home with bright colours, vintage finds and more DIY projects than you can toss a bouquet at. Take a tour of the bright, bold Junction home Lynzie Kent shares with her Aussie husband and their two-year-old son.

She spends her days planning weddings and events, but Lynzie Kent's decor style couldn't be further from white linens and Chiavari chairs if she tried. The wedding planner (who also happens to sing in a band) has filled her home with bright colours, vintage finds and more DIY projects than you can toss a bouquet at. Take a tour of the bright, bold Junction home Lynzie Kent shares with her Aussie husband and their two-year-old son.

Bold and Beautiful

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Bold and Beautiful

Some people exude creativity like it's their job — and for Lynzie Kent, it actually is. As the owner of <a href="http://www.lovebylynzie.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Love by Lynzie</a>, a wedding and event planning agency, Lynzie has colour schemes, memorable details and unique touches on the brain 24/7; it makes perfect sense that her own home is a treasure trove of bold design and whimsical finds. Did we mention that she's also the lead singer of the band <a href="https://www.electricblonde.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Electric Blonde</a>? No wonder this space rocks.

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Some people exude creativity like it's their job — and for Lynzie Kent, it actually is. As the owner of <a href="http://www.lovebylynzie.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Love by Lynzie</a>, a wedding and event planning agency, Lynzie has colour schemes, memorable details and unique touches on the brain 24/7; it makes perfect sense that her own home is a treasure trove of bold design and whimsical finds. Did we mention that she's also the lead singer of the band <a href="https://www.electricblonde.com/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Electric Blonde</a>? No wonder this space rocks.

Fixer Upper

Fixer Upper

When Lynzie and her husband, Andrew, bought their home in the Junction, a west-end Toronto neighbourhood, back in 2011, "it was a mess," says Lynzie. "We had to repaint every square inch of the interior, as the previous homeowners smoked inside for 20 years! We also gutted the kitchen and took out a main wall on the first floor to open it up. And the third floor was nonexistent, just a crawl space at the time," she says.

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When Lynzie and her husband, Andrew, bought their home in the Junction, a west-end Toronto neighbourhood, back in 2011, "it was a mess," says Lynzie. "We had to repaint every square inch of the interior, as the previous homeowners smoked inside for 20 years! We also gutted the kitchen and took out a main wall on the first floor to open it up. And the third floor was nonexistent, just a crawl space at the time," she says.

True Original

True Original

Despite the sorry pre-reno state of the house, Lynzie was drawn to its original features, including bannisters, crown moulding and ceiling medallions. "The home had maintained much of its original character, and even though it was not in great shape, I really felt that by highlighting these original pieces, I knew it could be beautiful," says Lynzie.

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Despite the sorry pre-reno state of the house, Lynzie was drawn to its original features, including bannisters, crown moulding and ceiling medallions. "The home had maintained much of its original character, and even though it was not in great shape, I really felt that by highlighting these original pieces, I knew it could be beautiful," says Lynzie.

Orange You Glad

Orange You Glad

No stranger to DIY, Lynzie has filled her home with one-of-a-kind pieces like the orange sideboard in the dining room. "I found the hutch on the side of the road and used it for my wedding cake table back in 2011," she says. "It took 11 coats of paint to get it totally orange, so much paint that the doors on it don't fully close, but I don't care. I love the charm of it."

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No stranger to DIY, Lynzie has filled her home with one-of-a-kind pieces like the orange sideboard in the dining room. "I found the hutch on the side of the road and used it for my wedding cake table back in 2011," she says. "It took 11 coats of paint to get it totally orange, so much paint that the doors on it don't fully close, but I don't care. I love the charm of it."

Love at First Sight

Love at First Sight

Event planning takes vision, so it's no surprise that Lynzie was able to see the potential of the space right from the get-go. "After walking through the house the first time, I learned that it was double brick, which meant I'd be able to expose a lot of brick in the home. That was important and exciting for me," she says.

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Event planning takes vision, so it's no surprise that Lynzie was able to see the potential of the space right from the get-go. "After walking through the house the first time, I learned that it was double brick, which meant I'd be able to expose a lot of brick in the home. That was important and exciting for me," she says.

Gorgeous Galleries

Gorgeous Galleries

"I have a gallery wall problem. I want one in basically every room," says Lynzie. "The one in our living room is an ode to all of the travel we've done over the years. Andrew and I have spent years backpacking, living out of buses, and visiting some of the world's most remote and amazing places. We wanted to remember these carefree moments and notice them daily," she says.

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"I have a gallery wall problem. I want one in basically every room," says Lynzie. "The one in our living room is an ode to all of the travel we've done over the years. Andrew and I have spent years backpacking, living out of buses, and visiting some of the world's most remote and amazing places. We wanted to remember these carefree moments and notice them daily," she says.

Smitten Kitchen

Smitten Kitchen

"While I absolutely adore my husband now, I personally believe that home renos are the fastest way to divorce!" says Lynzie, laughing. She and her husband gutted the home's outdated kitchen to create a clean, bright, functional space. "Being in a mess and not having a functioning kitchen really put me on edge," she says. "But the pros of renovating are definitely the customization and making something that really reflects you."

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"While I absolutely adore my husband now, I personally believe that home renos are the fastest way to divorce!" says Lynzie, laughing. She and her husband gutted the home's outdated kitchen to create a clean, bright, functional space. "Being in a mess and not having a functioning kitchen really put me on edge," she says. "But the pros of renovating are definitely the customization and making something that really reflects you."

Zeal for Teal

Zeal for Teal

Lynzie's love of bold colour extends quite naturally to the bedroom, which features a dark teal accent wall, a DIY headboard and a rainbow of cheery textiles. The white walls, white bed linens and white painted floor help to give the space an airy, open feel.

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Lynzie's love of bold colour extends quite naturally to the bedroom, which features a dark teal accent wall, a DIY headboard and a rainbow of cheery textiles. The white walls, white bed linens and white painted floor help to give the space an airy, open feel.

Room and Board

Room and Board

"My husband and I made the headboard in our master bedroom," says Lynzie. "I found the tapestry years ago at a vintage store in Toronto and it sat for about two or three years, waiting for the perfect project. We created it by adding foam to plywood and covering it ourselves using a staple gun."

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"My husband and I made the headboard in our master bedroom," says Lynzie. "I found the tapestry years ago at a vintage store in Toronto and it sat for about two or three years, waiting for the perfect project. We created it by adding foam to plywood and covering it ourselves using a staple gun."

Flower Power

Flower Power

When it comes to decorating, Lynzie doesn't hesitate to enlist the help of her creative friends. "The flower painting in our bedroom is by my good friend <a href="http://tanyalist.ca/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tanya List</a>. We share a deep passion for colour," she says. "I asked her if she would paint me a colourful floral portrait and my one ask was that it include red and teal. She gifted me this and I die over it everyday."

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When it comes to decorating, Lynzie doesn't hesitate to enlist the help of her creative friends. "The flower painting in our bedroom is by my good friend <a href="http://tanyalist.ca/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Tanya List</a>. We share a deep passion for colour," she says. "I asked her if she would paint me a colourful floral portrait and my one ask was that it include red and teal. She gifted me this and I die over it everyday."

Home on the Range

Home on the Range

Lynzie and Andrew's two-year-old son, Archie, is lucky enough to call this colourful space his bedroom. "My decor style has always been playful and colourful, but I think a child gives you more permission to have fun and be silly," says Lynzie. "The mountain range seemed like a fun and funky way to inspire adventure and wanderlust in a little boy's room."

Home on the Range

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Lynzie and Andrew's two-year-old son, Archie, is lucky enough to call this colourful space his bedroom. "My decor style has always been playful and colourful, but I think a child gives you more permission to have fun and be silly," says Lynzie. "The mountain range seemed like a fun and funky way to inspire adventure and wanderlust in a little boy's room."

Upwardly Mobile

Upwardly Mobile

The mobile hanging above her son's crib is another perfect example of Lynzie's creativity. "I'm a crafter at heart and I had these vintage keys lying around as well as a stick I found on the beach in Costa Rica," she says. "One day I just picked up my glue gun, and bam, an inexpensive, one-of-a-kind mobile! There's a vintage compass on it, too."

Upwardly Mobile

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The mobile hanging above her son's crib is another perfect example of Lynzie's creativity. "I'm a crafter at heart and I had these vintage keys lying around as well as a stick I found on the beach in Costa Rica," she says. "One day I just picked up my glue gun, and bam, an inexpensive, one-of-a-kind mobile! There's a vintage compass on it, too."

He Ain't Lion

He Ain't Lion

Of course there's a gallery wall in the nursery, too. "The gallery wall in my son's room was just a hodgepodge of things I thought a little boy might love," says Lynzie. "He's a Leo — a lion — and we want to foster adventure and wanderlust in him, so we included travel-themed items and animals."

He Ain't Lion

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Of course there's a gallery wall in the nursery, too. "The gallery wall in my son's room was just a hodgepodge of things I thought a little boy might love," says Lynzie. "He's a Leo — a lion — and we want to foster adventure and wanderlust in him, so we included travel-themed items and animals."

Office Space

Office Space

"After my son was born, I moved my office out of my home and I actually have a studio in the neighbourhood," says Lynzie. "I knew I needed a quiet space for the odd time that I would work from home, so we created this simple nook in our third bedroom. It's a lovely, quiet spot if I have a disjointed day and need to spend a portion of time at home, or work late into the night," she says.

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"After my son was born, I moved my office out of my home and I actually have a studio in the neighbourhood," says Lynzie. "I knew I needed a quiet space for the odd time that I would work from home, so we created this simple nook in our third bedroom. It's a lovely, quiet spot if I have a disjointed day and need to spend a portion of time at home, or work late into the night," she says.

Just Being Honest

Just Being Honest

"When I first lived in Toronto, my apartment was down the street from <a href="https://www.mirvish.com/honest-eds" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Honest Ed's</a> and my husband and I, dating then, shopped there all the time for everyday things. It holds a special place in our hearts," says Lynzie. "I found the store closing extremely emotional and I was moved by the final art exhibits they put on in the space. We knew we needed to buy some signs, so like all the other fanatics, I lined up and bought my share, complete with the authenticity stamps!"

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"When I first lived in Toronto, my apartment was down the street from <a href="https://www.mirvish.com/honest-eds" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Honest Ed's</a> and my husband and I, dating then, shopped there all the time for everyday things. It holds a special place in our hearts," says Lynzie. "I found the store closing extremely emotional and I was moved by the final art exhibits they put on in the space. We knew we needed to buy some signs, so like all the other fanatics, I lined up and bought my share, complete with the authenticity stamps!"

Best Dressed

Best Dressed

Lynzie and Andrew transformed the third floor of the house from a disused crawl space into a beautiful dressing room, complete with a vintage vanity and plenty of storage for Lynzie's clothes and jewellery.

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Lynzie and Andrew transformed the third floor of the house from a disused crawl space into a beautiful dressing room, complete with a vintage vanity and plenty of storage for Lynzie's clothes and jewellery.

Good Vintage

Good Vintage

"I was raised to believe that finding a bargain was good, and that it meant you had one-of-a-kind things," says Lynzie. "I love my little coral makeup table in my dressing room. And the thing about DIYs is that you don't have to feel guilty about switching it up and changing them. I'm sure I will make something new again soon, and it will take the lead," she says.

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"I was raised to believe that finding a bargain was good, and that it meant you had one-of-a-kind things," says Lynzie. "I love my little coral makeup table in my dressing room. And the thing about DIYs is that you don't have to feel guilty about switching it up and changing them. I'm sure I will make something new again soon, and it will take the lead," she says.